Getting Trained as a Biologist By: Matt, Hannah, Gordon, & Carrie BIOLOGIST.

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Getting Trained as a Biologist

By:Matt, Hannah, Gordon, &

Carrie

BIOLOGIST

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Getting a Degree – Typically Bachelor of Science

4 YEARS

Biology

classes Chemistry

PHYSICSStatistics

CALCULUS

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Masters in Science2 YEARS

•More book work•More specialized to the desired profession•Taking more courses•Listening to seminars•THESIS•Some students use a STIPEND to get through school (teach while they learn)

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Doctorate of Philosophy(Ph.D)

4-6 YEARS

Dissertation Defense An open one hour discussion by the student of his/her dissertation. Judge by a panel of prestigious scientist who have followed the student throughout the years.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher“Post-docs”

? YEARSOR

Take a JOBJOBS: Governmental Lab to perform research, Private companies (pharmacy or agricultural), consultant, AcademiaTypes of ACEDEMIA:

* Research The balance depends where you are

* Teaching More research = more $